How to Get Your Life Back After a Motorbike Accident

You’ll seek medical treatment, gather all the needed documents, and after dealing with your insurance and your attorney, your claim will be approved, and you will be paid for the damages and pain caused.

But, despite the financial cushioning received, things hardly go back to the way they were before. You may start riding again but, there will always be a scared and hurt part of you. And for others, they never get to ride again either because of a disability or a lack of mental strength to get back on the horse. But, regardless of the outcome, you need to find a way to find yourself or at least healthily deal with the accident.

In this article, we outline some of the things you should try doing to get your life back after an accident.

Dealing with and winning the long mental battle

A few weeks after the accident, the pain is often lesser than it was during and a few days after the accident. But for many people, this is not the main issue – winning the mental battle is the toughest bit. It will take from you all your, and at the same time, it will require all your willpower to win over.

If you are struggling mentally, it’s important for you to seek help as soon as possible. Now, it makes sense that because of stigma, and the fact that mental illness is not taken seriously everywhere, but, if you are having problems getting through the day, then you have to seek help to deal with that negative psychological response.

You also need to seek help if you are suffering from anxiety and you are unable to concentrate, you are confused, angry, tired, upset and helpless/ out of control. While anxiety makes you feel unsociable, and you may also have unwanted thoughts, it is important to seek help.

Yes, it will feel easier to lock yourself in the house and not go where you are unwanted but, you should get out or at least talk to the few friends you trust. Getting help from a professional is the next best and also the most important thing for you to do.

Your struggles will beg the question ‘Is depression a disability?’ and people will have all manner of opinions, but you should think of your recovery. Note that after your physical recovery comes your psychological recovery, and some employers will ask you to get counseling before you get back to work.

So, work on your health wholly before you get back to work or riding.’

Take care of yourself

This is the next difficult thing to do. Your mental health is critical and the only way to get through the low periods is by taking care of yourself. The most effective self-care strategy is giving yourself time. We all heal at different rates, and others will get out of a crash without issues but if you are struggling, give yourself time.

As mentioned above, you need to talk to someone you trust. And, look after yourself. Eat a balanced meal thrice a day, get enough sleep, exercise, talk a walk, and avoid alcohol or drug dependence. You should also take the time to rediscover your hobbies.

Seeking professional help

As mentioned above, you might have to seek help from a professional. But the big question is: when should you seek help? Here are some of the things that should send you to a professional: you are worrying yourself, you are unable to get through normal activities, your friends are worried about you, and it’s been more than 3 months after the accident.

Seeking a professional’s help is crucial because you could be dealing with PTSD or you could be severely depressed.

After getting help, finding a treatment and getting all the support you can, you can get back on the bike and get on with your life. That does not mean that you are 100 percent but, such steps will help you get back to good health and you may be able to deal with the ongoing mental battle better.